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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 10, 1955

Page

8

New Pastor Installed At Federated Church in Pomeroy

The Rev Waldo J Bartels was installed as pastor and the church marked the 30th anniversary of the rebuilt facility. A cornerstone laying and history of past ministers highlighted services. New pews were dedicated in memory of multiple members, with a reception in the social rooms and organized by several church groups.

Pomeroy Waldo J. Bartels Federtee Church Lnuis Reibel John Strauss Tsing Ilinese Bartels Roel W. Finsterwald Louise R.J. Finsterwald A. N. Schuster Sophia. Flaher Dor D. Schaefer Frank Meyer Lester] Fauber Marguerite Meyer Henry Stralle Helen Straile Lyons Mary A. Massar Norman Koes J.D. Bieta George Nussman Ht. Streich Andrew Zeiher Wil Iom Reibel Herbert Bertha Emma Reibel Ben Ewing Henry Lewing Betty Peter Reibel Earl C. Young Friendly Circle The Happy Harvesters Federated Mr. Bartels Chester B. Alspach Union Charge Evangelical and Reformed Church Baltimore Howard Ruppelt Pomeroy United Rolland Neutaling Dale Smith James Gsworthy Marvin’ Burt Doe Linton Mise Markuerite Bein Fick Ben Neutsling Ben Ni Mise Erma Smith Elizabeth Fickee Baron Norma Goodwin I Bertha Nichols Helen Lyl¢ Pms Henrietta Jenkins

Middleport Garden Club plans civic work and events

The Middleport Garden Club welcomed new members and discussed upcoming projects and social events. A panel on houseplants was led by Mrs. Harold Lohse. plans cover flower arrangements for Gene Grate’s open house and an all electric center featuring a Mr. Grate home. Members named various volunteers for decoration and community holiday efforts. Two new members joined, and honorary status was given to Mrs. Forrest Bachtel.

Middleport Tne Am Gardeners Club Mra Harold Lohse Ben Philson James Lohse Gene] Grate General Electric Company All Electric Fentres Grate Philson Robert Reibel James Titus, Jr L. E. Reynolds Robert Coats Harold’ Lanse CE "Blakestee Bruceloyd Carroll Swanson Middleport Garden Club Robert Rawlings Howard Dailey AUS: Strauss ES Sonar

Middleport Christmas Party and engagements noted

Middleport society notes announce a Christmas party at Mrs. Earl Knight home on Lincoln Street with Mrs. W. W. Hayes assisting and gift exchange names drawn. Engagement reported Virginia Mayer to Ernest Covert. District events include church activities and local civic notices. various residents listed with travel and hospital visits.

Middleport Psone Evangeline Chapt Order of Eastern Star Earl Knight Lincoln St W. W. Hayes Aiddlepore Grant St Virginia Mayer Ernest Coverton Sar Govert Mis ‘Mayen Auadleport Schone Delta Kappa Ry Ae Ateraty Pir Ir'tadangee Chey Laan Fomeray Tons Club Fo Na Heath Stethonis Church Peatee

Fall Festival Planned at Rutland High School

Rutland High School senior class plans a fall festival at the high school building beginning with a New Pomeroy Society event. Students from grades seven through 12 will vote for a queen and king, and a prince and princess will be chosen from younger candidates. The program includes old Ruthland town and school group films, cake walks, fortune teller, mystery man, sweet shop, spook room, fishing pond, and contests.

Pomeroy Rutland High School Tahawe Woaneeday New Ithe High School

Local Social Events Highlight Wahama Spanish Dinner and Sorority Tea

Mrs Claude Spanish Dinner at her Pomeroy home featured a complete Spanish menu and Puerto Rican culture discussion with instructor Thomas Hart of Wahama High School. Attendees included students Marilyn Foglesong Jane Spencer Sally Parfitt James Henderson Robert McGlothlin and George McFarland. Eta Phi Chapter Beta Sigma Phi held a preferential tea at Mrs Dorothy Clark's home with Eva Bailey in charge and guests from exemplar chapter. Mary Shrine White Shrine of Jerusalem will meet at the 100F Hall with instruction from Mabel Gano district deputy and potluck refreshments. New officers for Time Chapter Order of the Eastern Star elected Louise Stewart William Stewart Naomi Brinker Jesse Brinker Gretta Simpson Chlorus Grimm Cora Webb. Rummage sale by Drew Webster Post 39 American Legion Auxiliary announced for Nov 16-19 at Bethany building. Portland PTA to meet Monday evening. Conductor D E Miller convalescing after railroad injuries.

Marietta Mes Fon Fisher William Fisher Joseph Beegle Foor Wahama High School Pomeroy Sno Ohio Mary Shrine White Shrine of Jerusalem Mabel Gano Ruth ‘Ries Logan Louise Stewart Worthy William Stewart Worthy Naomi Brinker Jesse Brinker Gretta Simpson Chlorus Grimm Cora Webb Belpre Jeanette Ward Marjorie Bean Racine

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